Policy Insights

Can we truly balance work and life? “Work-life balance" dominates discussions about modern living, but the concept was flawed from the start. Its implications for family life and fertility are worrying. Time for it to be replaced.

While significant strides have been made in family dynamics, gender roles, and educational attainment, ethnic penalties persist as a major barrier, preventing migrants and their descendants from fully benefiting from their education.

The new EU commission has taken office on December 1. During the 5 years of this Commission's mandate, Europe will face the beginning of a large-scale demographic transformation. Who will take care of the policies affected by this population change?

Discover the patterns of displacement and return after the devastating October 2024 floods in Valencia. This Policy Insight uses real-time digital data to offer crucial guidance for targeted aid and recovery efforts.

By adopting an integrated policy approach that views health, education, family support, and economic stability as interconnected, Europe can forge a future where young people thrive, turning potential into progress and ensuring that no one is left behind.

In a recent Perspective article published in Nature, we - a team of researchers from the UK, USA, Norway, Australia, and the Netherlands - propose a new approach to genetic research that focuses on family-based sampling. 

For real impact, digitalisation efforts must become user-centered and accessible, addressing the everyday challenges of informal care.

Education remains a key tool for social mobility, especially for lower-class students, and policies like scholarships and academic support programs are crucial. Yet, it’s unrealistic to think education alone can fix inequality.